World Affairs

Israelis Expect Netanyahu to Sabotage the Coming Election

This astonishing new reality holds grim suggestions for the future of Israel’s democracy. A massive test approaches. Also in the United States.

13 hrs ago • Dan Perry

Lebanon Did Something Courageous, and It's a Big Deal.

In its US-backed deal with Israel, Lebanon took a big step toward reclaiming its country. Its leaders must be protected from assassination by Iran and…

Jun 28 • Dan Perry

Every Criminal Loves His Gun

Russia defends atomic weapons as guarantors of peace, but also offers the prime example of how they allow conventional outrage under the blackmail of…

Jun 25 • Dan Perry

Israel Needs a Smarter Strategy for Lebanon

Forty-five years of trying to defeat Hezbollah alone have produced failure. The time has come to turn Hezbollah from Israel’s problem into an…

Jun 23 • Dan Perry

Keir Starmer Resigned! Insider Ben Judah Explains Why and What's Next.

It could lead to electoral reform and un-Brexit, he says, on the CRITICAL CONDITIONS podcast, Ep. 69

Jun 22 • Dan Perry

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The Art of the Steal

US-IRAN DEAL: AQL offers the ultimate strategic scorecard of a Trumpy capitulation

Jun 17 • Dan Perry

The EU Should Fasttrack Ukraine

It would send a needed message to Putin - and Trump - and help Kyiv make tough decisions

Jun 16

The Art of the Raw Deal

Is there about to be a US-Iran deal ending the war - for real? And what would be the myriad implications? We explore.

Jun 13 • Dan Perry

Marking 18 years of independence in a place where nationhood, memory, and forgiveness remain unfinished business

Jun 12 • Dan Perry

The Forever War on Israel’s Northern Border

There must be a better way

Jun 9 • Dan Perry

The March of Folly Comes to Hormuz

Iran’s regime deserved to be crushed. But going to war without a serious plan for the Strait of Hormuz may rank among the great strategic blunders of…

Jun 7 • Dan Perry

Two Countries, One Disease

How Trump and Netanyahu - the democratic world's current champions of right-wing authoritarian populism - perfected contempt for the public they claim…

Jun 6 • Dan Perry

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